Re: [pyrnet] Vacuum Cleaners

["SWachter" <SWachter@email.msn.com>]

I use a Rainbow but I first use the hardfloor brush over the carpets.  It's
a real workout, but pulls up the hair without clogging a roller or beater
bar/brush.  Then I go back over with the carpet attachment taking care to
turn over the head watch for hair winding around the bar.  I had to resort
to this after nearly killing a new Oreck.  The hair winds around the roller
then builds up on the sides retarding the roller.  Fortunately the smell
allerted me something was wrong and I soon discovered all this was
destroying the fan belt and the roller ends (and bearings) were searing hot.
So now I first clean with just straight suction, no rollers/bars, then go
back with either the Rainbow or Oreck but taking great pains to check
underneath several times per room.  It's a pain and I'd glady dispense with
all the carpeting in favor of tile or wood.
-----Original Message-----
From: kdbooth <kdbooth@mindspring.com>
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2000 10:12 AM
Subject: [pyrnet] Vacuum Cleaners


>Hi Pyr-types,
>
>Can I get some recommendations on vacuum brands/models?  I think the pyr
>hair has just about shot the one we currently have.  The shop vac seems to
>recently have become unhappy as well.  Neither do a very good job of
picking
>up the hair anyhow.  I had to steam clean earlier this week so I vacuumed
>first.  I was amazed at how much embedded hair the steamer pulled out.  My
>brother has complained about how many vacs he's gone through; he says dog
>hair just wears them out.  I didn't believe this was true but maybe it is.
>
>So anyhoo ... we need a new vac and I'm looking for advice on one that
holds
>up and does a good job.
>
>Thanks!
>Kim, Daisy and Badger
>
>
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